The best thing about Nigeria is...

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Nigerians often complain about the negative portrayal of their country in the international media which often focuses on corruption and violence.

So the BBC asked residents of the commercial capital, Lagos, what they thought was best about living in Africa's most populous nation and what they wanted the rest of the world to know about Nigeria.

Here are their 10 favourite things.

Readers can join the debate on Twitter using the hashtag #NaijaIsGr8.

1) Nigerians are happy

Emeka Iluchukwu, visual artist:

Okocha Jude, businessman:

2) Nigeria is a land of opportunities

Vanessa Iloenyosi, brand executive:

Abayomi Usim, TV producer:

3) Nigerians are resilient

Alesta Wilcox, chartered accountant:

Paul Oseh, graphic designer:

4) Nigerians are problem-solvers

Damian Nzeka, teacher:

Donatus Ezeji, IT specialist:

5) Nigeria is diverse

Iluore Loueth, fashion designer:

6) Nigerians are hard workers

Orji Micah, builder:

Damula Daramola, banker:

7) Nigeria has great weather

Moses Onyibe, mobile photo trader:

Chinedu Ugochukwu, businessman:

8) Nigeria has freedom of speech

Akpofure Tony Tegar, hotelier:

Stanley Osiaku, trader:

9) Nigerians have a great sense of humour

Chukwuma Nwana, beauty salon general manager:

10) Nigeria is hospitable

Sarah Okagbue, trainer:

Uche Nzeka, broadcaster:

Join the debate on Twitter using the hashtag #NaijaIsGr8 to @BBCAfrica and on the BBC Africa Facebook page.